India vs Australia: Fans delighted as Ajinkya Rahane notches up his 12th Test century

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane turned up when his team needed him most as he scored an outstanding century on Day 2 of Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rahane, who h come out to bat at number four ensured that he ded much-needed stability to Team India even when a few wickets kept on falling from or. stand-in captain held one end firmly as he took Australian bowlers to cleaners and at same time, also ensured that he was very active with regards to running between wickets. It eventually paid off as Mumbai cricketer breached three-figure mark.

'WELL DONE JINX'

As Ajinkya Rahane led from front and brought up his 12th Test century, fans came forward and hailed 'Jinx' for playing a brilliant kck under pressure at MCG in what is a must-win contest for India in order to stay alive in four-match series. Here are some of reactions.

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After visitors h lost half ir side for 173, both Rahane and lower middle-order batsmen Ravindra Jeja ensured that re were furr hiccups as duo kept scoreboard ticking for India. y have w ded 104 runs for sixth-wicket stand. Jeja is currently unbeaten at 40 and Border Gavaskar Trophy holders have a first-innings le of 82 runs.

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